Introducing Author of the Month, a new title for our Digital Readers and more

AUTHOR OF THE MONTH

Join us on a journey of discovery in 2020 as we introduce you to one of our favourite authors each month, beginning with the internationally-renowned Alexander McCall Smith.

With a bibliography of more than more than 100 titles and a writing career spanning several decades, there are few better authors to kick off this series than the man behind bestsellers like The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series!

Find out how you can get your hands on the copies of Alexander McCall Smith books at our libraries by reading our blog: READ MORE

NEW TITLE FOR OUR DIGITAL READERS

Is your New Year’s resolution to read more? Well we’ve got the perfect solution!

The Digital Readers is our online book group, where each month members vote on a new title to discuss. This month, we’re reading Benet Brandreth’s The Spy of Venice. A historical fiction adventure featuring England’s most-loved playwright, this month’s title is a must-read for book lovers everywhere.

Read more at the Hampshire Libraries blog and join in the conversation today.

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COSTA BOOK AWARDS | CATEGORY WINNERS ANNOUNCED

This year’s Costa Book Awards category winners have been announced, and we hope you’re as excited to get reading them as we are!

From tales of a changing country in Jonathan Coe’s Middle England to the adventure of one girl’s journey across the Himalayas in Jasbinder Bilan’s Asha & The Spirit Bird, there’s something for everyone in this deserving selection of winners.

The announcement for Book of the Year will take place at the awards ceremony on 28 January 2020, so keep an eye on our social feeds to find out more.

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